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Sadelite
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since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

0 posted 2004-05-05 11:09 PM

Too loving,
too trusting.

I gave all the bills in my pocket
And containing jacket
only to find, friend lied.
Behind my back she hocked it.

I wanted nothing.
In her demand
She asked that at work I fudge,
To be less than I am.

I can’t give less than a hundred.
When is a friend a friend?

I remember the time in the bookstore
when I was trading in and buying books.
Money scarce Dad had died
And a voice called from shelf behind.

"Give me a lift-I've got that book!
My home's just a little drive."
So I took his advice and reshelved physch
We went off on our merry drive.

When arrived, my then-friend said,
"Just wait here, I'll be right back
and save you a buck or two."
I waited until car overheated
then headed for his door.

The door wide open and the back door too
when in flight this then-friend con artist flew;
left me helpless

I was scared of thundrous drumming,
afraid of summers darkening city;
Had to think smart; heated car full blast,
prayed until service station my car would last

When reached the station I had only thirty-five cents
(no plastic or checks).
A young mechanic called out from behind,
"Can I help you?" Man could he, could he ever.
"My car's banging and steaming, but I've only enough money
to buy you a pop."

"No prob" he said,"the days been hot,
a drink will taste mighty fine."
In machine I dropped last quarter and dime
Then handed cool drink with appreciative smile.

He fixed car free of charge, no motives, no cons.

Some people just give
and others take at large

[This message has been edited by Sadelite (05-07-2004 03:56 PM).]

the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1 posted 2004-05-05 11:47 PM

Thumbs up to you on this write.

Cold hands means a warm heart

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

2 posted 2004-05-06 12:54 PM

Tell me about it...James

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

3 posted 2004-05-06 02:32 AM

I always say, what comes around goes around...or what goes around comes around...something like that...

eventually

muted

Member Elite

since 2004-01-15

Posts 2949
Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving

4 posted 2004-05-06 02:38 AM

damn right

MovesInSilence
Member

since 2004-03-21

Posts 111
Perth, Australia

5 posted 2004-05-06 10:06 AM

yayyy good people are always good to find.

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

6 posted 2004-05-06 12:49 PM

Sorry to hear this. Enjoyed the comparison, though. We'll talk later.

EvocativeVerse2
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since 2003-09-10

Posts 1279

7 posted 2004-05-06 08:56 PM

Hey Sadelite. Let me first say I love this. Oh yes I did. Enjoyed the journey fully. Wonderful tale you have related here...and whether it be true...or just the artist using poetic license matters naught. The moral here is truly what speaks to the heart. Yes there are people who take and take and give nothing in return...but there are those for who the opposite is true also. And if we can meet just one such individual...it makes it all worthwhile. I know such a man...and am fortunate enough to call him friend. Thanks for reminding me how special he is.

Remember, if you're not part of the future, you're history!

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

8 posted 2004-05-06 09:03 PM

Sade

What a wonderful uplifting story in this poem...it made me smile. Thank you for shraring it here!

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

9 posted 2004-05-06 09:40 PM

Very much enjoyed this tale...
sad how some people can be.
Hugs~

~ Lost in you, I found myself. ~

Opeth
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since 2001-12-13

Posts 1543
The Ravines

10 posted 2004-05-06 09:49 PM

There is a moral to this story... there is great meaning in the words. Enjoyed!

GG
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since 2002-12-03

Posts 3532
Lost in thought

11 posted 2004-05-07 08:55 PM

Yeah, I've had my fair share of both situations, too. The good ones, though, they make up for all the bad experiences. Just as long as you stay safe...

I love it, Sadie

Always, Alyssa

He was a man of sorrows
...I am a girl of tears.

Ratleader

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since 2003-01-23

Posts 7026
Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass

12 posted 2004-05-07 11:31 PM

I like this ~~ you are a natural storyteller. Of course, I like everything this evening, I get here so seldom nowadays....

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Paul Wilson

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since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

13 posted 2004-05-08 08:09 AM

Sadelite...What a touching story. So many people take advantage of others it is sad then you meet someone that really cares and tries to help others and it gives us hope that there is still good people in the world. Really enjoyed...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

Sadelite
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since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

14 posted 2004-05-08 10:44 AM

Thank you so much, my poetic friends, for taking the time to comment. This started out as a down week and I just had to get this stress out. You all have been very helpful to me. I can't thank you enough. Things are moving very fast for me but should slow down in a few weeks. I really want to stop in and see all of YOUR work! I love hearing your thoughts. Can't wait until I can...
Thanks again.
Sadie

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